Washington Wizards forward Nene (42), of Brazil, dunks over New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, in Washington. The Wizards ... more

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Nene rallies Wizards past Pelicans

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Nene made the go-ahead dunk with 0.3 seconds left and matched a season high with 30 points to propel the Washington Wizards past the New Orleans Pelicans, 94-93 on Saturday night.

Washington trailed 93-92 when Anthony Davis hit two free throws with seven seconds left. After a timeout, the Wizards inbounded to John Wall, who dribbled to the lane, drew the defense, and dished to a cutting Nene, who slammed the ball with his right hand. It was the 12th assist of the night for Wall.

The play spoiled a big performance by Davis, who had 26 points and 11 rebounds. Anthony Morrow added 18 points on 7-for-8 shooting.

But their efforts were trumped by Nene, who made 13 of 19 shots. With Wall and Beal, the Wizards' top two threats, combining for just 21 points, Washington turned to its frontcourt. Center Marcin Gortat contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Bobcats 92, Grizzlies 89:Kemba Walker scored 31 points and Charlotte won for the fourth time in five nights. Charlotte is 4-0 since the All-Star break, marking its longest winning streak since March 2011. The Bobcats used an 18-3 run in the fourth quarter to break open a tight game and then held on down the stretch with Walker making four free throws in the final 25 seconds to snap Memphis' four-game win streak. The Bobcats won despite the Grizzlies holding Al Jefferson to just six points on 2-for-13 shooting. Jefferson came in having scored 29 points or more in eight of his past 11 games and at least 20 points in 17 of the past 19. The Grizzlies were led by Mike Conley, who had 16 points but missed two 3-pointers on Memphis' final possession that would have tied the game.

Mavericks 113, Pistons 102:Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points, Vince Carter added 18 and Dallas held off Detroit. Dallas had surprising success on the boards against Detroit's imposing front line. The Mavericks finished with 16 offensive rebounds. The Pistons, who came in as the NBA's top team in that department, had only nine.

Pacers 110, Bucks 100:Paul George scored 32 points and David West tied a season high with 30, helping Indiana hang on. Lance Stephenson added 24 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for the Pacers, who had lost three of their previous five games.

Timberwolves121, Jazz 104:Kevin Love had 37 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double to lead Minnesota. Ricky Rubio had 15 points, and Corey Brewer and Chase Budinger scored 13 apiece as the Wolves won their third straight.

Note: Miami's LeBron James plans to get fitted for a mask to protect his broken nose, saying his availability Sunday against Chicago will be a game-time decision.